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School house Portaferry

55 Ballyphilip Road suite 1, Portaferry, BT22 1RD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>569</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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School house Portaferry

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
570 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Providing a garden, School house Portaferry provides accommodations in Portaferry. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this apartment is 28 miles from SSE Arena, Belfast and 28 miles from The Waterfront Hall. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Some accommodations include a terrace and a cable flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the apartment complex, some units are allergy-free and soundproof. The area is popular for fishing and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the apartment. Titanic Belfast is 28 miles from School house Portaferry, while The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 31 miles away. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 28 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Portaferry
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was clean. Had everything we needed. Great views”
  • Leilanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was lovely and we were greeted by his very sweet dog.”
  • Anthony
    United States of America United States of America
    “Delighted the owners turned my old Primary School into beautiful apartments. They are very modern and relaxing!”

Managed by elaine

Company review score: 9.7Based on 555 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love having guests to stay, we have only been opened 2 months and already have had guests from Ireland, Canada, France, Germany and England who are coming to enjoy the stunning area of Portaferry and Strangford Lough. All our guests have had a great time, and we are happy to help you with restaurant reservations and activity ideas.

Property info

The schoolhouse is part of an ongoing restoration project, you will be staying in the modern (75 years old) part of the school. all rooms are ensuite and all guests have access to the interior courtyard and small library in the hall. Weather permitting the courtyard offers lovely setting for breakfast or just drinks. all rooms have heating controls etc and options to make food in the suite. It is possible to book the 3 no suites together for family or friend groups. additional bedding, towels, are all available. iron, ironing board, fan, travel cot and high chair all available for guest use. sometimes google maps give wrong direction - if you type in for St Patricks Chapel on Ballyphilip Road we are next building

Neighborhood info

Portaferry is at the tip of the peninsula, with its own micro climate and of course is an area of outstanding natural beauty. there are many local heritage sites - Mount Stewart, Castle Ward, Kearney Village, many beaches and outstanding walks.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of School house Portaferry
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
School house Portaferry takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform School house Portaferry of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about School house Portaferry

  • The prices at School house Portaferry may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, School house Portaferry is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at School house Portaferry is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • School house Portaferry offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach

  • School house Portaferry is 2,950 feet from the center of Portaferry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.